
Jacobean
Historical Period
Jacobean often relates to events or styles specific to early 17th century England.
Scholars study Jacobean drama to understand the period's culture.
Cultural Nuance
Using 'Jacobean' can evoke a sense of the artistic and cultural atmosphere of James I's reign.
The dark themes in this play are very Jacobean.
Not Modern
'Jacobean' implies an object or style is not from our current time.
They renovated the house but kept the Jacobean details.
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